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Our Travel Desk was born out of a long-standing passion for travel, discovering new places, and serious journalism. Behind every article stand people who have been living tourism for decades – as travelers, tourism workers, guides, hosts, editors, and reporters. For more than thirty years, destinations, seasonal trends, infrastructure development, changes in travelers’ habits, and everything that turns a trip into an experience – and not just a ticket and an accommodation reservation – have been closely followed. These experiences are transformed into articles conceived as a companion to the reader: honest, informed, and always on the traveler’s side.

At the Travel Desk, we write from the perspective of someone who has truly walked the cobblestones of old towns, taken local buses, waited for the ferry in peak season, and searched for a hidden café in a small alley far from the postcards. Every destination is observed from multiple angles – how travelers experience it, what the locals say about it, what stories are hidden in museums and monuments, but also what the real quality of accommodation, beaches, transport links, and amenities is. Instead of generic descriptions, the focus is on concrete advice, real impressions, and details that are hard to find in official brochures.

Special attention is given to conversations with restaurateurs, private accommodation hosts, local guides, tourism workers, and people who make a living from travelers, as well as those who are only just trying to develop lesser-known destinations. Through such conversations, stories arise that do not show only the most famous attractions but also the rhythm of everyday life, habits, local cuisine, customs, and small rituals that make every place unique. The Travel Desk strives to record this layer of reality and convey it in articles that connect facts with emotion.

The content does not stop at classic travelogues. It also covers topics such as sustainable tourism, off-season travel, safety on the road, responsible behavior towards the local community and nature, as well as practical aspects like public transport, prices, recommended neighborhoods to stay in, and getting your bearings on the ground. Every article goes through a phase of research, fact-checking, and editing to ensure that the information is accurate, clear, and applicable in real situations – from a short weekend trip to a longer stay in a country or city.

The goal of the Travel Desk is that, after reading an article, the reader feels as if they have spoken to someone who has already been there, tried everything, and is now honestly sharing what is worth seeing, what to skip, and where those moments are hidden that turn a trip into a memory. That is why every new story is built slowly and carefully, with respect for the place it is about and for the people who will choose their next destination based on these words.

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The path to the taste of Krk 2025: Discover the top gastronomy of the island of Krk with autochthonous delicacies and wines to meet Kvarner 2026
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The path to the taste of Krk 2025: Discover the top gastronomy of the island of Krk with autochthonous delicacies and wines to meet Kvarner 2026

Take the Trip to the Taste of Krk from May 1 to the end of June 2025! Discover the indigenous delicacies of the island in 12 restaurants of the city of Krk. Enjoy Krk prosciutto, cheese, šurlice, lamb and Vrbnik žlahtina. Experience top gastronomy as part of the Travel to Taste Krk event, an overture to the Kvarner – European Region of Gastronomy 2026.

01.05.2025 · Tourism desk
Klimno invites you to the Kivna po starinski tonca festival: Tradition, music, games and free food this Saturday
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Klimno invites you to the Kivna po starinski tonca festival: Tradition, music, games and free food this Saturday

Experience the authentic festival "Kivna po starinska tonca" in Klimno this Saturday, May 3, organized by the Kivna Association. Three young men (MIK winners), Tabako banda and Klapa Tramuntana are waiting for you, an exciting baling tournament, briscola and trešeta, a presentation of making macaroni and cooking brudeta with a free tasting. Do not miss the exhibition of kalafat tools and socializing with Irena Grdinić.

01.05.2025 · Tourism desk
Kaštel Grobnik celebrates 800 years: Frankopan Circle, Fortress Night and Tomasz Radziszewski and Fran Živković concerts
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Kaštel Grobnik celebrates 800 years: Frankopan Circle, Fortress Night and Tomasz Radziszewski and Fran Živković concerts

Castle Grobnik celebrates 800 years of existence with a series of events. The Frankopan Circle commemorates Zrinski and Frankopan and celebrates Ana Katarina Zrinski. Next are the concerts of guitar virtuosos Tomasz Radziszewski and Fran Živković. The castle also participates in the international event Night of the Fortresses with a rich program for all visitors.

30.04.2025 · Tourism desk
Vrsaranske Goložece: Tenth Jubilee Edition of the Gourmet Event in Vrsar
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Vrsaranske Goložece: Tenth Jubilee Edition of the Gourmet Event in Vrsar

The tenth jubilee edition of the gastronomic event "Vrsaranske goložece" will once again delight lovers of Istrian cuisine in Vrsar from May 2 to 16, 2025. This popular spring event offers a unique opportunity to enjoy indigenous Istrian delicacies at a promotional price of 25 euros. Seven top Vrsar restaurants will present specially created fish and meat menus, combining traditional recipes with modern culinary trends, with indispensable top Istrian wines. Visitors will be able to taste numerous specialties, from marinated sea bass and fuži with asparagus to pork fillet and traditional desserts, exploring the rich flavors of Istria.

30.04.2025 · Tourism desk
Naturafest Rovinj 2025: Festival of Nature, Ecology and Sustainable Living on the Coast of Pina Budicina this weekend
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Naturafest Rovinj 2025: Festival of Nature, Ecology and Sustainable Living on the Coast of Pina Budicina this weekend

Visit the Naturafest in Rovinj this Friday and Saturday (May 2-3) on the Coast of Pina Budicina. A festival of nature, ecology and sustainable lifestyle awaits you with numerous exhibitors. Discover natural cosmetics, eco candles, unique handicrafts made of wood, ceramics and recycled materials. Get inspired to live a better life in harmony with nature.

30.04.2025 · Tourism desk
Lošinj celebrates 140 years of tourism: Guinness record for krokant, arrival of Emperor Franz Joseph and concert of Parni Valk
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Lošinj celebrates 140 years of tourism: Guinness record for krokant, arrival of Emperor Franz Joseph and concert of Parni Valk

The island of Lošinj celebrates 140 years of tourism at the beginning of May with spectacular events! Join the attempt to break the Guinness record for the largest Lošinj croc, experience the stage depiction of the arrival of Emperor Franz Joseph on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the Josip Kašman Wind Orchestra and enjoy the concert of the Parni Valk on the Island of Vitality.

29.04.2025 · Tourism desk
57. Continental Croatia wine evaluation in Sveti Ivan Zelina: Applications for winemakers and details of the prestigious review
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57. Continental Croatia wine evaluation in Sveti Ivan Zelina: Applications for winemakers and details of the prestigious review

The 57th Continental Croatian Wine Evaluation was announced, organized by the City of Sveti Ivan Zelina. Find out all about the sample applications (deadlines 6-9 May regionally, 15-19 May in Zelina), the conditions of participation, registration fee and evaluation dates (27-28 May) and the award ceremony (13 June). Join the oldest continental wine festival.

28.04.2025 · Tourism desk
May Day recreational Parenzana 2025: Traditional cycling tour in Baredine near Poreč for all ages and nature lovers
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May Day recreational Parenzana 2025: Traditional cycling tour in Baredine near Poreč for all ages and nature lovers

The Poreč Tourist Board and the Poreč Cycling Club are organizing the popular "May Day Recreational Parenzana" cycling tour on Sunday, May 4, 2025, starting at 10:00 a.m. in Baredine. Join a ride on 15km or 30km trails (MTB required). Registration is required. After the recreation, you will have a free lunch, a tour of the Baredine Cave and the Traktor Story Museum, and a Baredinesaurus party.

28.04.2025 · Tourism desk
A new era of luxury tourism on Cres: Hotel THE ISOLANO, THE first Marriott AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION in Croatia, officially opened
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A new era of luxury tourism on Cres: Hotel THE ISOLANO, THE first Marriott AUTOGRAPH COLLECTION in Croatia, officially opened

With the grand opening of The Isolano Hotel in Cres, Croatia got its first Marriott Autograph Collection hotel on the island. This investment of 17 million euros, the vision of Cresanin Nikola Avram, represents a significant step for luxury tourism, emphasizing sustainability, local heritage and superior service in the heart of the Adriatic.

26.04.2025 · Tourism desk

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